Supply Chain Assistant

Prepare for a rewarding career in logistics, procurement, and operations through 91Ƭ’s Supply Chain Assistant program. Develop the foundational skills needed to support the movement of products and materials while building a pathway to advanced opportunities in supply chain management.

Why Consider a Supply Chain Assistant Degree?

  • You’re interested in the logistics of how products are made and moved.
  • You’re detail-oriented and enjoy analyzing data.
  • You want to take the first step in a career with advancement potential in supply chain management.
  • You appreciate good organization and are good at keeping records and maintaining order.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it’s convenient for you.
  • In just two semesters, you can be workforce-ready and prepared to complete our Supply Chain Management associate degree in only two more semesters.
  • You’ll learn from instructors with years of related work experience.

What It Takes

  • Interest in using different types of technology
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interest in negotiating, marketing, managing, or selling
Career Area
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-182-1
Availability
CBE
  • 2 Terms 
  • 28 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Supply Chain Assistant

Median Income: $48,880.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Expedite and route incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments. Coordinate pickups, prepare shipping documents, and ensure deliveries move efficiently through the supply chain.

Coordinate the flow of materials and work between departments to help ensure products are completed and delivered on schedule.

Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments, coordinate transportation, and help manage inventory movement.

Purchase products, materials, and services for organizations while evaluating suppliers, negotiating costs, and maintaining inventory needs.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $4,938.10
  • Book Cost: $179.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $5,117.10

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Jim Ervin

For me, teaching is blending stories of my experiences with the required studies to ensure the students can link real-life situations with the concepts.

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Terry Koenig

I am passionate about quality and continuous improvement, and I want to help others tap into their potential. I enjoy making lectures and school entertaining and educational.  

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